The Braggart(1976)
Lieutenant Gilles Castelet would have liked to marry like anybody else. But he has always been under the sexual spell of Colonel Popoti's wife. Once returned to civilian life he tries desperately to escape her, all the more as she is now widowed and she shamelessly chases him away. One day, Gilles meets Charlie, a former army buddy. His friend, sorry about what happens to him, undertakes to rid him of the possession he is under.
Movie: The Braggart
Top 10 Billed Cast
Lieutenant Gilles Castelet
Charlie Caponi
Colonel Popoti
Isabelle Popoti
Authorizing officer
Grocer
Sweeper
Wounded man
French bus driver in India / voice of Gilbert Malki (uncredited)
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Lieutenant Gilles Castelet would have liked to marry like anybody else. But he has always been under the sexual spell of Colonel Popoti's wife. Once returned to civilian life he tries desperately to escape her, all the more as she is now widowed and she shamelessly chases him away. One day, Gilles meets Charlie, a former army buddy. His friend, sorry about what happens to him, undertakes to rid him of the possession he is under.
Release Date
1976-06-16
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Français
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